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Defender expected to miss the rest of the season with hamstring problem

Fofana has frequently struggled with injury at Chelsea

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Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on a hamstring injury.

"The club can confirm that defender Wesley Fofana has today undergone successful hamstring surgery," a Chelsea statement said.

"Wesley was assessed by specialists this week after the 24-year-old suffered an injury of the muscle. Following that assessment, it was concluded that an operation would be required.

"The 24-year-old will now begin his recovery and undergo rehabilitation with the club's medical staff at Cobham over the coming weeks."

Fofana has been limited to just 14 appearances this season due to injury, with the last of them coming in the 1-0 defeat at Arsenal before the March international window.

Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League table and currently on course to qualify for the Champions League, although they are only a point ahead of Manchester City and Aston Villa.

Newcastle are a further two points behind but boast a game in hand.